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A Simple Plan (1998): movie guide
A Simple Plan (1998) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller running about 121 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 1,166 votes. Notable cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-12-11
- Runtime: 121 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-12-11
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What is A Simple Plan about?
Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.
Cast highlights
A Simple Plan features Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Jack Walsh, Chelcie Ross. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-12-11. Runtime: 121 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (1,166 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Simple Plan?
- A Simple Plan is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is A Simple Plan?
- A Simple Plan runs about 121 minutes.
- Who stars in A Simple Plan?
- Cast highlights include Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Jack Walsh, Chelcie Ross.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Simple Plan?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track A Simple Plan?
- Open the A Simple Plan page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
